Ingredients
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- Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, spinach)
- Legumes or lean meats (chicken breast, chickpeas)
- Herbs and spices (garlic, thyme, cumin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and chopped vegetables; stir and let soften for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- If using protein, add it halfway through cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup while leaving some chunky. Serve with crusty gluten-free bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg